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GK55 RUU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,556 mi
Last recorded152,556 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 RUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 152,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,676 miles

Oil leak dripping where the engine and gearbox bell-housing meet ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 134,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak dripping where the engine and gearbox bell-housing meet ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,218 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn on edge

n/s front tyre tread worn on edges and on limit

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on edges

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Sep 2015 115,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on edges

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,898 miles

n/s front anti roll bar drop link has slight movement

o/s front tyre has screw in tread

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front anti roll bar drop link has slight movement

o/s front tyre has screw in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,512 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,879 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,590 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,916 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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GK55 RUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 RUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK55 RUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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